Timpanogos Regional Hospitalhttp://timphospital.comNewsroom articles and press releasesNew Chief Operating Officer Joins the Team at Timpanogos Regional HospitalRyan LeMasters brings a wealth of experience to his new role in Utah.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/new-chief-operating-officer-joins-the-team-at-timpanogos-regional-hospital-5b811441-487f-49f3-ae3f-de09d72cdf89http://timphospital.com/util/images/news/2018-Ryan-LeMasters-400x400.jpgTimpanogos Regional Hospital Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeTimpanogos Regional Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall
2018 Hospital Safety Grade.Thu, 8 Nov 2018 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-receives-an-a-for-patient-safety-in-fall-2018-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grade64871545-b47d-4061-8090-7586f1bbd821http://timphospital.com/util/images/news/041819-194647-trh-leapfrogFall2018.pngTimpanogos Regional Hospital Receives Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award$newsItem.shortSummary.replaceAll("&","&").replaceAll("®","").replaceAll("?[^>]+/?>", "")Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-receives-get-with-the-guidelines-stroke-gold-plus-award1d02a06f-9227-4b19-b26f-51c5564d868eGift of Life: Breast milk donations boom at Orem HospitalTimpanogos Regional Hospital is helping give the gift of life through breast milk donation.Sat, 31 Mar 2018 05:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/gift-of-life-breast-milk-donations-boom-at-orem-hospital0a8c92ad-b679-4770-bf60-13d546057f38Deployed Father Spends Time With Son in NICU Using Orem WebcamsDeployed father is able to see his new infant son whenever he likes
through Timpanogos Regional Hospital NICU webcams.Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/deployed-father-spends-time-with-son-in-nicu-using-orem-webcams22994ece-0cac-460b-8743-8d740e045547Generous Utahns Help Young Father From Madagascar Get Knee Replacement SurgeryTimpanogos Regional Hospital comes together with Revere Health and others to provide total knee replacement for young father from
Madagascar.Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/generous-utahns-help-young-father-from-madagascar-get-knee-replacement-surgery28ad6628-a06c-4e9f-af1f-d6d600fd1bb4Utah's First baby of 2018 born in OremUtah's first baby born at Timpanogos Regional HospitalTue, 2 Jan 2018 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/utahs-first-baby-of-2018-born-in-oreme82d3b18-dac0-4f9f-afa2-ea2a0e959280Expanded Treatment Options for Utah Children with Facial DifferencesTimpanogos Regional Hospital now provides craniofacial surgeries close to home.Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/expanded-treatment-options-for-utah-children-with-facial-differences6410f16a-03be-400a-9c5a-7fa41fb68433Timpanogos Regional Hospital Brings PICU to Utah CountyPediatric Intensive Care Unit provides care for sickest children, close to home.Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-brings-picu-to-utah-county06f98093-af89-42c3-81a5-7b546e31335fhttp://timphospital.com/util/images/news/pediatric_intensive_care_unit_news.jpgTimpanogos Regional Hospital Among ‘100 Great Community Hospitals’2017 designation recognizes proven records of excellence in patient care.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-among-100-great-community-hospitals868dae01-38ab-471b-a3cd-4584894a6f29Timpanogos Regional Hospital Medical-Surgical Units Recognized for Nursing ExcellenceTimpanogos Regional Hospital has earned the
2016 Unit of Distinction (UOD) Award and two honorable mention
recognitions in an annual program that identifies and rewards
exemplary Medical-Surgical units at HCA facilities.Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-medical-surgical-units-recognized-for-nursing-excellenceb16ae5cf-546b-42da-b456-8685a9579a58http://timphospital.com/util/images/news/timp-nursing-excellence-2017.jpgNICU cameras help parents connect to their babies at Timpanogos Regional HospitalTimpanogos Regional Hospital now offers parents of NICU babies the ability to see their hospitalized infant 24/7 from their smartphone, tablet or personal computer.Wed, 8 Mar 2017 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/nicu-cameras-help-parents-connect-to-their-babies-at-timpanogos-regional-hospital0184f706-6dd8-4252-b59c-800e3868c7b3Live Webcams Connect Families and Infants in the NICU 24/7Timpanogos Regional Hospital is now the only one in Utah enabling virtual visits with newborns who are hospitalized in its neonatal intensive care unit.Wed, 8 Mar 2017 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/live-webcams-connect-families-and-infants-in-the-nicu-24-7b6c221ff-2ec6-44c6-bbc4-3337d16970d8Timpanogos Regional Hospital first in Utah County to offer procedure that eliminates need for blood thinnersTimpanogos Regional Hospital is the first hospital in Utah County to perform the WATCHMAN procedure. Dr. David Wang, a cardiologist at the hospital, inserts a closure device that allows patients to stop taking blood thinners if they have atrial fibrillation. The implant reduces the risk of stroke and allows most patients to stop taking blood thinners all together after 45 days.Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-first-in-utah-county-to-offer-procedure-that-eliminates-need-for-blood-thinners4549d355-1f9e-4fab-a239-a6ba907c6bc3Timpanogos Regional Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Safety ScoreTimpanogos Regional Hospital is among only 12 in Utah to earn an “A” Safety Score in the Fall 2016 update, per The Leapfrog Group.Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:15:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-earns-an-a-safety-scored7fdff91-bb71-4aaa-9dbb-46677604e0f5Timpanogos Regional Hospital Recognized for Delivering High-quality Patient CareTimpanogos Regional Hospital is one of only 18 hospitals in Utah to achieve the 2016 HealthInsight Quality Award. The Utah County hospital was selected among 55 acute care and specialty hospitals statewide for demonstrating high-quality patient care and a commitment to improving health care.Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-recognized-for-delivering-high-quality-patient-care06dad9df-83cd-422c-bd0a-160598da76a8http://timphospital.com/util/images/news/quality-award-2016-logo.jpgMan recovering from heart surgery climbs to Mount Timpanogos Cave 100 times in 4 monthsAn American Fork father climbed to Mount Timpanogos Cave 100 times in four months, and he made those climbs after having open heart surgery in April.Thu, 1 Sep 2016 08:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/man-recovering-from-heart-surgery-climbs-to-mount-timpanogos-cave-100-times-in-4-monthse8a675d9-e654-4484-bc45-64c46d47cfb4Breast milk donations soar in Utah CountyDonations of breast milk have sky-rocketed in Utah County, and Timpanogos Regional Hospital is helping. Has a breast milk depot, the hospital has received nearly 5,000 ounces of breast milk during the first 8 months of 2016.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/breast-milk-donations-soar-in-utah-county41560a2b-eecd-43d7-bb94-137347255c05Timpanogos Regional Hospital Achieves Three Accreditations by Improving Heart CareJoins six MountainStar Healthcare hospitals as the only network in Utah to achieve this recognition.Mon, 8 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-achieves-three-accreditations-by-improving-heart-cared2e9c290-c9ab-4516-a242-d985cd0b31d3http://timphospital.com/util/images/trh-heart-accred-logos.jpgTimpanogos Regional Hospitals Among "100 Great Community Hospitals"Timpanogos Regional Hospital is the only hospital in Utah County
named among the 2016 "100 Great Community Hospitals" by Becker’s Hospital Review. Only five community hospitals in Utah achieved this notable distinction.Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospitals-among-100-great-community-hospitals97479326-d63f-4f3c-b1b7-3e0735460abcTimpanogos Regional Hospital Earns Patient Safety Excellence Award – AgainAnnual Healthgrades evaluation recognizes top 10 percent of hospitals nationwideThu, 2 Jun 2016 08:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-earns-patient-safety-excellence-award-again111e2106-da42-4f89-9845-fc0a7611b6a0Timpanogos Regional Hospital Receives 2016 Pathway Award® Sponsored by CernerThe American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Timpanogos Regional Hospital the 2016 Pathway Award.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-receives-2016-pathway-award-sponsored-by-cerner5040b973-2d60-409e-9745-f419c95a7d2cIdentical twins give birth to second set of twins within weeksIdentical twins Kelli Wall and Kerri Bunker teach at the same school, are married to best friends and are building houses next to one another. And within about the last six weeks, they each gave birth to their second set of twins at Timpanogos Regional Hospital.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:45:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/identical-twins-give-birth-to-second-set-of-twins-within-weeksa262a076-6bd5-4997-b074-ad306b2051f0Utah twins who have twins have twins again!They say twins skip a generation, but one Utah family is proving otherwise. Identical twin sisters recently gave birth to twins together at Timpanogos Regional Hospital... for the second time!Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:45:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/utah-twins-who-have-twins-have-twins-againf6b983c9-c631-44e3-ab92-b32be9ca1998Twin sisters give birth to twins twice in Utah CountyIn the last five years, Wallsburg twin sisters Kelli Wall and Kerri Bunker each had two sets of twins. Bunker recently gave birth to Kash and Jace at Timpanogos Regional Hospital Tuesday.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:45:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/twin-sisters-give-birth-to-twins-twice-in-utah-county4b9567b6-5bee-4fe3-9705-3035173434eaOh, baby! Identical twin sisters deliver twins for a second timeKyler and Kenadee Wall were born Jan. 11 at Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, followed by Kash and Jace Bunker, who were born Feb. 13 at the same hospital. For three days all four babies were in the same neonatal intensive care unit, where nurses moved the twins' beds so all four babies could be close to each other.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:45:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/oh-baby-identical-twin-sisters-deliver-twins-for-a-second-time1a8cf900-f57e-4408-9b8e-beb29cc7e98aIdentical twin moms give birth to 2 sets of twins -- again!Kerri Bunker and Kelli Wall, 36, are best friends and identical twins who do everything together. The women even had their two sets of twins close together. The youngest Bunker twins were born at Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Feb. 13, 2016. The youngest Wall twins were born about three weeks earlier at the same hospital.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:30:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/identical-twin-moms-give-birth-to-2-sets-of-twins-again49b7ef54-4148-4d2f-9604-73e4b6396edcNew Technique Helps Shoulder Surgery PatientsMore good news is there is a new method of doing the replacement surgery. While it does not necessarily extend the length of time a replacement might last, it gives a second surgery a better chance for success.Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/new-technique-helps-shoulder-surgery-patientsf61e68bb-552d-42a1-95d4-93602906d7a6Timpanogos Regional Hospital Earns Accolade of Top PerformerThu, 19 Nov 2015 12:15:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-earns-accolade-of-top-performer1b91e068-7347-47ec-a22d-a15acb09b3d2Timpanogos Regional Hospital earns 2015 HealthInsight Quality AwardTimpanogos Regional has been presented with the 2015 HealthInsight Quality Award for demonstrating high quality health care and excellence in performance on publicly reported quality of care and patients’ perception of care measures.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-earns-2015-healthinsight-quality-award64cdcb55-5eb9-4376-a335-5ad32e458e86Timpanogos Regional Hospital Achieves a Patient Safety Excellence AwardTimpanogos Regional Hospital and two other MountainStar hospitals are the only ones in Utah to achieve a Patient Safety Excellence Award&trade; from Healthgrades®. This distinction places these three hospitals among the top 10 percent in the country for efficiently delivering safe and patient-centered care.Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-achieves-a-patient-safety-excellence-award35f732ad-cd59-4339-9ddc-d99aa2528903Timpanogos Regional Hospital Reaches Out To Children, CommunityCommunity kids gather to learn about Timpanogos Regional Hospital during its annual Teddy Bear Clinic.Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-reaches-out-to-children-communityc7334c09-c23b-4bee-b006-5c727701a2cdTimpanogos Regional Hospital Significantly Advances Cardiac CareThe hybrid OR is the only one in the state and one of only nine nationwide to offer the most advanced imaging technologies and viewing monitors available today.Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-significantly-advances-cardiac-careee31201e-4fc6-401f-bd9d-12388bfb96e1Hands That Help At Timpanogos Regional Hospital Get HelpTimpanogos Regional Hospital recently began offering spiritual and emotional care.Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/hands-that-help-at-timpanogos-regional-hospital-get-help965f3951-4767-44d2-8d75-3a30bfc700a7Truven Health Analytics Recognizes Excellence in Patient CareTimpanogos Regional Hospital was one of four Utah hospitals named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics™. This is the first time that Timpanogos Regional Hospital has achieved this recognition.Wed, 4 Mar 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/truven-health-analytics-recognizes-excellence-in-patient-care47cedf68-370a-4104-84e5-a7e5338cdc57Timpanogos Regional Hospital Adds Medical HelicopterAir Care is a new medical helicopter service just launched by MountainStar.Tue, 3 Mar 2015 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-adds-medical-helicopter498a1ab3-e25e-454f-bb92-1d59c7e58c21Timpanogos Regional Hospital Named a Top PerformerTimpanogos Regional Hospital is recognized by the Joint Commission for using highly reliable interventions that improve patient outcomes.Thu, 4 Dec 2014 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-named-a-top-performer5f309c0d-d70c-4219-b399-7d542fe18014Hospital Safety Ratings Vary Across ValleyHospital Safety Ratings Vary Across ValleyThu, 4 Dec 2014 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/hospital-safety-ratings-vary-across-valleybabfbc24-6595-46ef-8cd7-d5722e2f495bNew Machine Offers Less Painful Biopsy, Breast Caner Detection New technology adds comfort to what is a painful procedure.Fri, 3 Oct 2014 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/new-machine-offers-less-painful-biopsy-breast-caner9412c1d8-f744-45fe-93f6-5ad7821f37dcTimpanogos Hospital Earns "A" GradeTimpanogos Hospital Earns "A" GradeSat, 7 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-hospital-earns-a-gradedd095b63-9c9d-48e1-a7bf-d1616fa9c309Timpanogos Regional Hospital Excels in Patient Safety – Awarded an “A” in Spring 2014 Hospital Safety ScoreTimpanogos Regional Hospital Excels in Patient Safety – Awarded an “A” in Spring 2014 Hospital Safety ScoreMon, 19 May 2014 00:00:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-excels-in-patient-safety34d5d8e6-5709-4b8c-9698-3d4660d3959cListen To Your Heart—Get HelpIf you start to feel symptoms of a heart attack, don't hesitate to get help.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/listen-to-your-heart-get-help57f7bbb0-251f-4909-9813-3bbd84cf8815Timpanogos Regional Hospital Delivered the First Baby in UtahTimpanogos Regional Hospital delivered the first baby in Utah.Wed, 1 Jan 2014 00:00:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/timpanogos-regional-hospital-delivered-the-first-baby-in-utah41cccca6-d0aa-454b-b788-8169826f6e8aChest Pain Center AccreditationTimpanogos Regional Hospital has earned Chest Pain Accreditation. Timpanogos Regional Hospital and Mountain View Hospital in Payson are the only hospitals in Utah County to earn the accreditation.Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:11:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/chest-pain-center-accreditationfbc4788e-85b9-4e33-94fb-af81fdd852beNew Machine Offers Less Painful Biopsy, Breast Cancer DetectionThe new machine will offer women a less painful biopsy, breast cancer detection.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:42:00 ESThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/new-machine-offers-less-painful-biopsy-breast-cancer1c88335b-f45a-42d2-bde1-275bb6c68162New Prone Table for breast biopsyOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In light of the awareness month, Timpanogos Regional Hospital has a new Prone Table for breast biopsies when there is a need. This new procedure allows the patient to be more comfortable. This method also eliminates the patient seeing the procedure happen.Thu, 3 Oct 2013 08:55:00 EDThttp://timphospital.com/about/newsroom/new-prone-table-for-breast-biopsy2a994954-8b93-4353-a074-2933ecf41ff8